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Paralegal

Paralegal

TopHat HRGreater Toronto Area, Canada
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us :

Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm- We are an expert in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting & management services.

About our client and the role :

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a dynamic and diverse business entity. This project-based, full-time position offers a unique opportunity for a Paralegal to work closely with the CEO across multiple businesses. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working on a variety of legal projects, from internal document creation to managing external partnerships and client contracts.

Responsibilities :

Contract Management & Negotiation

  • Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
  • Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs and the like
  • Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
  • Handle amendments and / or supplemental agreements of existing contracts as needed to accommodate changes in business requirements
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and company policies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, finance, pricing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions
  • Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders

Documentation and Record-Keeping

  • Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
  • Manage the contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
  • Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files
  • Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references
  • Legal Research and Compliance

  • Conduct legal research on laws and regulations for different industries
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Assist and work with external counsel corporate in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and Health & Safety and HR & Labor related disputes
  • Develop and provide contract / legal training to internal teams in a clear and understandable manner
  • Employment Law

  • Conducting research on employment laws and regulations
  • Assisting in Employee Contracts
  • Assisting in human resources termination cases
  • Requirements / Qualifications :

  • College degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in the Tech industry
  • High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment
  • Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required
  • Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
  • Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a good team player
  • Diversity is key to building high-performing teams, and creating an inclusive work environment is our priority. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.